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Clyst Valley

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About

The Clyst Valley ward encompasses a rural landscape northwest of Exeter, characterised by its network of villages and hamlets along the River Clyst. The area includes settlements such as Broadclyst, Clyst St Mary, and West Clyst, with a mix of agricultural land, small woodlands, and residential developments. The topography is generally gentle, with the river valley providing a central feature for the local geography and influencing settlement patterns.

A notable aspect is the presence of the National Trust's Killerton House, an 18th-century estate with extensive gardens. The ward's economy has traditionally been linked to farming, though its proximity to Exeter has led to increased commuter activity. Local infrastructure includes primary schools, village halls, and the main A30 and A379 road corridors that traverse the area, connecting it to wider Devon.

Area overview

On average Clyst Valley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clyst Valley is £64,201 per year. There are 2 schools in Clyst Valley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clyst Valley is home to around 2,437 people, with a population density of about 174.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clyst Valley Population
2,437
Population density
174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.26(-21%)
Other theft
7.8(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(+8%)
Burglary
3.69(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.69(-75%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,218
91.01%
Other White
67
2.75%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
60
2.46%
Irish
16
0.66%
Chinese
12
0.49%
Total population: 2,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
770
37.36%
No qualifications
327
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
322
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
287
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
178
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 2,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
524
51.52%
Owns with a mortgage
316
31.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
109
10.72%
Other forms of private rent
24
2.36%
Other social rented
23
2.26%
Total households: 1,017

Property prices in Clyst Valley

Median price£601,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £715K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £601,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Clyst Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clyst Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£639,500£383
Semi-Detached1£330,000£341
Terraced3£270,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clyst Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£220,000£347,500
2017£440,000£270,000£265,000
2018£455,000£302,500£260,500
2019£388,000£350,000£240,000
2020£460,000£325,000£403,000
2021£490,000£335,000£282,000
2022£595,000£347,500£320,000
2023£600,000£367,500£470,000
2024£575,000£370,000£315,000
2025£659,000£280,000£265,000
2026£711,000£330,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£258£332
2017£296£322£299
2018£300£296£290
2019£305£417£277
2020£322£249£276
2021£335£341£276
2022£426£367£402
2023£375£350£293
2024£388£367£298
2025£424£217£260
2026£343£341£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clyst Valley in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.